# Associate Engineer, Manufacturing (R4637)

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $85k – $127k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Catia V5, Siemens Nx, Solidworks, GD&T, DFM, Dfa, As9100, Nadcap, Root Cause Analysis, Composite Materials
**Posted:** 2026-01-12

> Supports fabrication and assembly of advanced composite airframes for next-generation aircraft by designing tools/fixtures, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance. Requires 2+ years in aircraft manufacturing, CAD proficiency, and engineering degree.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and optimize assembly tools, fixtures, and jigs to support high-precision structural integration.
- Define and document work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flow for production.
- Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with specifications.
- Utilize CAD software (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, etc.) for tool and fixture design and analysis.
- Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA) for manufacturing issues to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP, MIL-STD, etc.) and company policies.

## Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in aircraft manufacturing, assembly, or tooling design.
- Expertise in aircraft structure assembly with knowledge of fastening, drilling, and tolerance stack-up.
- Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA V5, Siemens NX, or equivalent) for tooling and assembly process design.
- Familiarity with GD&T, metrology techniques, and precision alignment methodologies.
- Experience working with automated assembly systems and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Knowledge of DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability & Assembly) principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-security environment.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in military aircraft programs (F-35, B-21, F/A-18, F-22, etc.).
- Understanding the fabrication, trimming, drilling, fastening, and bonding of composite and metallic aircraft components.
- Understanding of composite materials, layup processes, curing, and bonding techniques.

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